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Boreal chickweed
Cerastium biebersteinii
Boreal chickweed - Cerastium biebersteinii.
Homeland - Crimea. The plant is perennial herbaceous, gray-haired from dense pubescence, forms dense cushions. Shoots creeping, peduncles ascending 15-20 cm tall. Leaves sessile, linear or oblong-linear, small. The flowers are white, 1.5 cm in diameter, collected in a few-flowered, terminal semi-umbrella. The petals at the top are deeply dissected into two lobes. Blossoms in May-June 25-30 days. The fruit is a cylindrical, slightly curved capsule, opening at the top with numerous teeth. In culture since 1820. To limit its spread, it is imperative to remove each new shoot. Winter-hardy without shelter.
Location: photophilous, winter-hardy, drought-resistant. The most optimal place for a yaskolka is at the foot of the rock garden and in the hollows between the stones, where the sun penetrates.
Soil: Undemanding, but prefers well-drained soil. Crushed peat is added to rocky soil to retain moisture around the roots.
Care: The poorer the soil and the hotter the place, the less maintenance is required. In the spring, clear the ground under the bush. Cut off overgrown plants.
Reproduction: seeds, cuttings and dividing the bush. Crops are produced in March in greenhouses, in April or late autumn - in open ground. Shoots appear in 10-15 days. Seedlings dive into boxes, maintaining a distance of 3-5 cm. In July, they are planted in a permanent place. They bloom in their second year. The division of the bushes is carried out in early spring. For propagation, it is convenient to first cut the plants, and after a while divide the low and dense thickets into parts. It is better to transplant at least every 3-5 years, otherwise the decorative effect of the cover is reduced. Cuttings in June. In one place can grow up to 5 years.
Use: in low curbs, rocky hills, on slopes.
Partners: Their silvery foliage pairs well with dark-leaved bluebells, armeria, and other plants.
Homeland - Crimea. The plant is perennial herbaceous, gray-haired from dense pubescence, forms dense cushions. Shoots creeping, peduncles ascending 15-20 cm tall. Leaves sessile, linear or oblong-linear, small. The flowers are white, 1.5 cm in diameter, collected in a few-flowered, terminal semi-umbrella. The petals at the top are deeply dissected into two lobes. Blossoms in May-June 25-30 days. The fruit is a cylindrical, slightly curved capsule, opening at the top with numerous teeth. In culture since 1820. To limit its spread, it is imperative to remove each new shoot. Winter-hardy without shelter.
Location: photophilous, winter-hardy, drought-resistant. The most optimal place for a yaskolka is at the foot of the rock garden and in the hollows between the stones, where the sun penetrates.
Soil: Undemanding, but prefers well-drained soil. Crushed peat is added to rocky soil to retain moisture around the roots.
Care: The poorer the soil and the hotter the place, the less maintenance is required. In the spring, clear the ground under the bush. Cut off overgrown plants.
Reproduction: seeds, cuttings and dividing the bush. Crops are produced in March in greenhouses, in April or late autumn - in open ground. Shoots appear in 10-15 days. Seedlings dive into boxes, maintaining a distance of 3-5 cm. In July, they are planted in a permanent place. They bloom in their second year. The division of the bushes is carried out in early spring. For propagation, it is convenient to first cut the plants, and after a while divide the low and dense thickets into parts. It is better to transplant at least every 3-5 years, otherwise the decorative effect of the cover is reduced. Cuttings in June. In one place can grow up to 5 years.
Use: in low curbs, rocky hills, on slopes.
Partners: Their silvery foliage pairs well with dark-leaved bluebells, armeria, and other plants.
Eng.: Boreal chickweed, snow-in-summer.
